Susan Ryan was appointed as Australia’s first Age Discrimination Commissioner on 30 July 2011 for a five year term. Susan Ryan is also the Disability Discrimination Commissioner, from 12 July 2014.

Most recently, Susan led the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Willing to Work: National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability, which reported in May 2016.

Up until her appointment as Commissioner, she had been Women’s Ambassador for ActionAid Australia and chaired the Australian Human Rights Group since 2008. She had also chaired the Australian Human Rights Act Campaign Inc. since 2005.

Immediately prior to commencing as Commissioner, Susan was also the Independent Chair of the IAG and NRMA Superannuation Plan and had been President of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees from 2000 to 2007, member of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors from 2001 to 2007, member of the ASX Corporate Governance Council from 2003 to 2007 and CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia from 1993 to 1997.

Susan has also held a number of positions at the University of New South Wales. She was Pro-chancellor and Council member from 1998, Chair of the UNSW Risk Committee from 2002 and Chair of the Advisory Council FASS UNSW since 2010.

From 1975 to 1988, Susan was Senator for the ACT, becoming the first woman to hold a Cabinet post in a federal Labor Government. She served in senior portfolios in the Hawke Government as Minister for Education and Youth Affairs, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Status of Women and Special Minister of State. As Education Minister, Susan saw school retention rates double and universities and TAFEs grow significantly without the charging of tuition fees. She also pioneered extensive anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation, including the landmark Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and the Affirmative Action Act 1986.

In 1990, Susan was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia for her contribution to Parliament.

Susan published her autobiography, Catching the Waves, in 1999 and has been a frequent media commentator on her areas of expertise.

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Chris Harland Band

Chris Harland Band

Date: March 1, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Wayne Kelly Group

Wayne Kelly Group

Date: March 2, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Kelly O'Dwyer Address

Kelly O'Dwyer Address

Date: March 6, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Tanya Plibersek Address

Tanya Plibersek Address

Date: March 7, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Greg Dodd & the Hoodoo Men

Greg Dodd & the Hoodoo Men

Date: March 8, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Rachael Thoms & Lachlan Coventry

Rachael Thoms & Lachlan Coventry

Date: March 9, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Canberra Day - Club is Closed

Canberra Day - Club is Closed

Date: March 12, 2018

Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

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Morry Bailes & Fiona McLeod Address

Morry Bailes & Fiona McLeod Address

Date: March 14, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Deak Harp

Deak Harp

Date: March 15, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Marett & Clarke

Marett & Clarke

Date: March 16, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

St. Patrick's Day Eve Party

St. Patrick's Day Eve Party

Date: March 16, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Julian Disney AO & Kate Colvin Address

Julian Disney AO & Kate Colvin Address

Date: March 20, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Sally McManus Address

Sally McManus Address

Date: March 21, 2018

Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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The Old 45s

The Old 45s

Date: March 22, 2018

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Greg Stott Trio

Greg Stott Trio

Date: March 23, 2018

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia

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Local Gin Degustation Dinner

Local Gin Degustation Dinner

Date: March 24, 2018

Time: 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm

National Press Club of Australia, 16 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600, Australia